Walking Tour Churches and Alfama Route Lisbon (Half Day)

Walking Tour Churches and Alfama Route Lisbon (Half Day)

This Walking Tour is a distinct way of getting to know the old part of Lisbon.
- Start at 'Praça do Rossio' and guided tour with a duration of 4.30h.
- We will visit Sê de Lisboa, Igreja de Santo António, Bairro de Alfama, Arch of Augusta Street, Church of São Roque and climb to the mirador of São Pedro de Alcântara, in the elevator of Glória.

A very pleasant walk, recommended for the morning.

The tour is assured, by an official guide, of the city of Lisbon.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Se de Lisboa ( Igreja de Santa Maria Maior ), Largo da Se, Lisbon 1100-585 Portugal

The Se of Lisbon, or 'Church of Santa Maria Maior' is the seat of the Patriarchate. Its construction began in the second half of the 19th century. XII, after the conquest, from the city to the Moors by the first King D. Afonso Henriques.

It is classified as a National Monument since 1910.

The building in Roman style, began to be erected in 1147

We can still admire the Gothic and Baroque architecture.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Igreja de Santo Antonio, Largo de Santo Antonio da Se, Lisbon 1100-401 Portugal

Birthplace of St. Anthony, born in Lisbon and later, by devotion followed in the footsteps of 'St. Francis of Assisi'.

He is buried in Padua.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Igreja de Sao Roque, Largo Trindade Coelho Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1200-470 Portugal

This is one of the most emblematic temples in the city of Lisbon.

It was built at the end of the 16th century.

It belonged to the 'Company of Jesus', being one of the first Jesuit churches in the world.

Mannerist and Baroque styles are National Monument.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mirante Belvedere, do Arco da Rua Augusta, Rua Augusta 4, Lisbon 1100-048 Portugal

This is a triumphal arch, towering construction.

Welcomes those who come to the old part of town.

It symbolizes the strength of Lisbon, reborn after the fury of the land, fire and sea that consumed the city in the earthquake of 1755.

Crowned with sculptures: Crown glory, Genius and Courage.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Elevador da Gloria, Calcada da Gloria, Lisbon Portugal

Walk in 'Electric', to the viewpoint, San Pedro de Alcantara.

This century-old elevator, full of history, offers a magnificent transfer.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal

Neighborhood of Alfama. Famous place, where the 'Fado' is sung. UNESCO Intangible Heritage Song. Recognized internationally, for one of the most beautiful works ever, 'The Picture of José Malhoa'. Prestigious painter in Portugal and who chose as the backdrop, for one of his paintings, the neighborhood of Alfama.


Duration: 1 hour